Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi

Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS330 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi. EP

Information for your safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. 2 Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate. Button-type battery 60 oc Battery pack 60 oc ª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly. Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user. Try out the Movie Camera. Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly. The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. SDHC Logo is a trademark. minisd Logo is a trademark. Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

ENGLISH Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00- The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description. ª EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. Use only the recommended accessories. Do not use any other Multi cables and USB cables except the supplied one. When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 meters. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 3

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, SweetMovieLife and MotionDV STUDIO) You ( Licensee ) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Soft Agreement ( Agreement ) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. ( Matsushita ), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively Software ), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee. Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement. Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose. Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer. Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software. Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided AS-IS without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software. Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary. Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense. 4

Contents Information for your safety... 2 Before using Accessories... 6 Optional... 6 Parts identification and handling... 6 Fitting the lens cap... 8 The grip belt... 9 Power supply... 9 Charging time and recordable time... 11 Turning the camera on... 11 Setting date and time... 12 Using the LCD monitor... 13 Using the viewfinder... 13 Quick Start... 14 Inserting/removing a cassette... 15 Inserting/removing a card... 16 Selecting a mode... 17 How to use the joystick... 17 Help mode... 19 Switching the language... 19 Using the menu screen... 19 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder... 21 Using the remote control... 22 Record mode Check before recording... 24 Recording on a tape... 25 Recording check... 26 Blank search function... 26 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape... 27 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot)... 27 Zoom in/out function... 29 Recording yourself... 30 Backlight compensation function... 30 Colour night view function... 31 Soft skin mode... 31 Tele macro function... 32 Fade in/fade out function... 32 Wind noise reduction function... 33 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS)... 33 Self-timer recording... 34 Wide/4:3 Function... 34 Image stabilizer function... 35 Guideline function... 35 Recording in various situations (Scene mode)... 36 Recording in natural colours (White balance)... 37 Manual focus adjustment... 38 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment... 38 Playback mode Playing back tape... 40 Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback... 41 Variable-speed search function... 41 Playback on TV... 42 Playing back card... 43 Deleting files recorded on a card... 44 Formatting a card... 44 Protecting files on a card... 45 Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting)... 45 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card... 46 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing)... 46 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)... 47 Audio dubbing... 48 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge)... 49 With a PC Before Use... 51 Install/Connection... 54 Software... 58 Others... 60 Menu Menu list... 64 Menus related to taking pictures... 66 Menus related to playback... 66 Other menus... 67 Others Indications... 68 Warning/alarm indications... 69 Functions cannot be used simultaneously... 70 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)... 71 Cautions for Use... 75 Explanation of terms... 79 Specifications Specifications... 81 5

Before using Accessories Before using The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. Parts identification and handling ª Camera (1) (3) VSK0651B K2GJ2DC00011 K2CQ2CA00006 (2) (4) CR2025 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead -10-2) Battery pack -9-3) Remote control, button-type battery -22-4) Multi cable -46-5) USB cable and CD-ROM -49-, -51- Optional K2KZ4CB00011 N2QAEC000021 K2KZ9CB00001 1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11E) 2) Battery pack (lithium/vw-vbg130/1320 mah) 3) Battery pack (lithium/vw-vbg260/2640 mah) 4) Battery pack (lithium/vw-vbg6 /5800 mah) 5) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) 6) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E) 7) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME) 8) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE) 9) Video DC light (VW-LDC102E) 10) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) 11) Tripod (VW-CT45E) 12) DV cable (VW-CD1E) Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. (1) White balance sensor -37- Remote control sensor -23- (2) Grip belt -9- (3) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -33- (5)(6) (7) (5) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -24-, -36-, -37-, -38- (6) Reset button [RESET] -74- (7) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal [A/V] -46- Use the supplied Multi cable only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally. 6

Before using (8) (9) (10) (11) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (12) (13) (8) Viewfinder -13-, -79- (23) (20) LCD monitor -13-, -79- (24) (25) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (9) USB terminal [ ] -49-, -58- (10) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -10- (11) DV output terminal [DV] -47- (12) Battery holder -10- (13) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -10- (14) Power switch [OFF/ON] -11- (15) Status indicator -11- (16) Menu button [MENU] -19- (17) Joystick -17- (18) Mode dial -17- (19) Recording start/stop button -25- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (21) LCD monitor open part -13- (22) Speaker -40- (23) Card access lamp -16- (24) Card slot -16- (25) Card slot cover -16- (28) (29) (26) (27) (30) (31) (26) Cassette holder -15- (27) Accessory shoe Accessories, such as a video DC light (VW-LDC102E; optional), are attached here. (28) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -15- (29) Cassette cover -15- (30) Zoom lever [W/T] -29- Volume lever [s /VOLr] -40- (31) Photoshot button [ ] -27-7

Before using Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre-attached to the grip belt. When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow. 1 When you are not recording, be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2 (32) (32) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/vw-ct45e. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. 1 When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly. 2 1 2 (33) (33) Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise. Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the hood. (Except for the lens cap) (Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit.) When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first remove the lens hood. (Refer to the operating instructions for the tele conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.) When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the [W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.) 8

Before using The grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. 3 1 2 Power supply ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. Battery charging time (-11-) We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-6-) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor. 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. ª Charging lamp Lights up:charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start. When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. 9

Before using ª Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always live as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. 1 ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the battery to remove it. 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket. 2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC input lead to this product. The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely connected to the AC adaptor socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap. Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the movie camera. Or do not use the power cord of other equipment for the movie camera. BATTERY Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. Before removing the battery, be sure to set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions. Notice about the rechargeable battery The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations. 10

Before using Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oc and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oc, the charging time will become longer. Supplied battery/ (7.2 V/ 640 mah) VW-VBG130 (7.2 V/ 1320 mah) VW-VBG260 (7.2 V/ 2640 mah) VW-VBG6 (7.2 V/ 5800 mah) A B C A B C A B C A B C 1 h 40 min 1 h 15 min (1 h 10 min) 30 min (30 min) 2 h 40 min 2 h 10 min (2 h) 55 min (55 min) 4 h 55 min 4 h 25 min (4 h 5 min) 1 h 55 min (1 h 50 min) 10 h 30 min 10 h 10 min (9 h 25 min) 4 h 30 min (4 h 10 min) A Charging time B Maximum continuously recordable time C Actual recordable time (The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a tape when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.) 1 h 10 min indicates 1 hour 10 minutes. The charging time and recordable time shown in the table are approximations. The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used. We recommend the Battery Pack VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for actual recording). The actual time may become shorter than this. The recordable time shown in the table are approximations. The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc. When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting. The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of the movie camera being used will also heat up. This is normal. Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # # # #. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. Turning the camera on When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (-79-) may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. OFF ON The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on. In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off. ª How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. 1 1 OFF ON Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not using the camera. The status indicator goes off when the power turns off. 11

Before using ª How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. Setting date and time When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use. (-13-) The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be activated. 2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/ time. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-19-) 2008 OFF ON The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. The Status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to [ON] (-14-), the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the Status indicator lights green.) The power does not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again. 2 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value. The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001,..., 2089, 2000,... The 24-hour clock is used. 3 Press the joystick to determine the setting. The clock function starts at [00] seconds. ª About date/time The date and time function are driven by a builtin lithium battery. Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate. OFF ON The status indicator lights red and the power turns on. 12

Before using ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When turn on the power for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.) Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. Using the viewfinder ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob. The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.) ª Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob. It can open up to 90o. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference. 12:30:45 1. 1. 2008 12:30:45 1. 1. 2008 You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu. 1 180o 2 90o It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the viewfinder. The brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu. If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail. If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light. 13

Before using Quick Start When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The movie camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopended. Please note in quick start mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce the battery recording/playback time. This is only activated in the following cases. While using the battery A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. While using the AC adaptor quick start can be used even if a tape/card is not inserted. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON]. (-19-) 2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to [ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. OFF ON The Status indicator lights green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. The movie camera will not go into quick start standby unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder. ª To cancel Quick Start 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. (-19-) If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the unit is in quick start standby, the power turns off. If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, then the status indicator will go off and the camera will be completely turned off. In the following cases, quick start is cancelled and the power turns off. When the Mode dial is moved. When the battery or AC adaptor is removed. When both the tape and card are removed while using the battery in Tape Recording Mode. When the card is removed while using the battery in Card Recording Mode. When the camera is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the colour night view function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.) If the power is turned on in quick start standby, the zoom magnification becomes 1k and the picture size may differ from what it was before quick start standby. If [POWER SAVE] (-66-) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder and then open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again. OFF ON The Status indicator lights red and the camera is put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on. 14

Before using Inserting/removing a cassette 1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. OPEN/ EJECT When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette. When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes. When removing, pull it straight out. 4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder. The cassette holder is housed. 5 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover tightly. 1 PUSH When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you are overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording. When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover. After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-78-) If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (-75-) ª When the cassette holder does not come out Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely. Check if the battery has run down. ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. Check if the battery has run down. ª Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow). R E C SAVE 1 15

Before using Inserting/removing a card ª Card access lamp Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this camera may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost. 1 Turn off the power 1. OFF ON Check that the Status indicator has gone off. 2 Open the card slot cover. 3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot. When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes. When removing the card, press the centre of the card and then pull it straight out. 4 Securely close the card slot cover. ª Concerning the card Do not format the card with another movie camera or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable. If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, SDHC Memory Cards only can be used. Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD specifications. 1 1 When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfunction. Inserting or removing the card. Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial. Removing the battery or AC adaptor. ª SD Card The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment. This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.) ª Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Card The SD Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can. 16

Before using Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial. Set your desired mode to 1. : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card. : PC CONNECTION MODE You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer. -51- PC 1 How to use the joystick ª Basic joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it. 3 1 2 4 1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. 3 Select by moving left. 4 Select by moving right. 5 Determine by pushing the centre. ª Joystick and screen display Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape playback mode or the Card Playback Mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 5 1 1/3 2/3 3/3 2 Fade -32-3 Backlight compensation -30-1 Help mode -19-2 Soft skin mode -31-1 Tele macro -32-3 Colour night view -31-2 Recording check -26-1 Blank search -26-1 is displayed while recording on a tape. 17

Before using 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 1 2 2 1/2 2/2 2 Self-timer recording -34-3 Backlight compensation -30-1 Help mode -19-2 Soft skin mode -31-1 Tele macro -32-5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 4/4 2 Iris or gain value -38-3 White balance -37-1 Shutter speed -38-5/5 2 Manual focus adjustment -38-1 1 is displayed while recording on a tape. 2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]. 3) Tape playback mode 3 Playback/pause -40-4 Stop -40-2 Rewind (review playback) -40-1 Fast forward (cue playback) -40-3/3 1 2 Iris or gain value -38-3 White balance -37-1 Shutter speed -38-4/4 2 Manual focus adjustment -38-1 1 is displayed only when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]. 6) Card Playback Mode 3 Slide show start/pause -43-4 Delete -44-2 Playback the previous picture -43-1 Playback the next picture -43-18

Before using Help mode Select an icon for an explanation of the function. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. 1 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -64-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. MENU 3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon. The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed. Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu. An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. ª To exit the Help mode Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button. 3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. When the Help mode is used, it is not possible to record or set the functions. 4 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub-menu. 19

Before using 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. 3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. ª About the menu setting The menu is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a tape or a card while the menu is displayed. ª Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Select a menu item. 20